HATalk e-Magazine
Issue 236 - Nov 2025
Siggi Hats retrospective, Hattember competition winners, European hat exhibition, mastering firm millinery wire, craft fair tips.
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e-Magazine / HATalk Issue 236 – November 2025
In This Issue
Siggi: A Milliner’s Story
A look back at Siggi Hesbacher’s 40+ year millinery career.
Hattember Competition Winners
The international hat making competition celebrated it’s 10th anniversary with three unique themes.
Mut zum Hut 2025
Reporting back from the 26th edition of the German hat extravaganza.
Theatrical Headdress Project
Martine Henry explains how to make a wire frame theatrical headdress and decorate it with accent gems and feathers.
Hatters’ Corner: The Fundamental Questions
Custom hatter Robert Gault on why it’s important to think about your goals.
Q&A: Hat Making Questions Answered
Advice on packing for a craft fair.
Cover Image:
Hat: Lauren Ritchie
Model: Kiersten Duke
Photographer: Elizabeth O’Donnell
Photography Assistant: Lily Wood
Courtesy: Hattember
